Carbon methodology updated for 2022-2024 footprint Amazon updated its Carbon Methodology used for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 carbon footprint, recalculating 2022 and 2023 figures based on updated emissions data sources. 2021 and earlier years were not restated.
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Expanded supplier audit program to logistics network Amazon expanded supplier audit program to include third-party labor, service, and not-for-resale goods providers in logistics, warehousing, and construction supply chain. 2024 audit findings include this expanded scope, 2022-23 did not.
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First investments in nuclear energy (SMRs) In 2024, Amazon signed agreements to support development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), including ~$500M Series C-1 in X-energy targeting up to 960 MW by 2039.
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India water positive by 2027 commitment Amazon committed to returning more water to communities in India than it uses in all direct operations by 2027.
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AWS receives ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI services In November 2024, AWS became the first major cloud provider to receive ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI services including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q Business, Amazon Textract, and Amazon Transcribe.
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Launched Sustainability Exchange In July 2024, Amazon launched the Sustainability Exchange, sharing previously proprietary playbooks, case studies, tools, and resources publicly for supply chain decarbonization.
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Expanded Housing Equity Fund commitment Amazon announced an expanded $1.4 billion commitment to create and preserve an additional 14,000 affordable homes, bringing total to $3.6 billion / 35,000 homes.
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Joined Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Amazon became a member of RSPO in 2024, reinforcing commitment to source RSPO-certified palm oil in Private Brands products.
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Scope 1 emissions rose 6% YoY Direct emissions increased 6% compared to 2023 as business continued to grow and Amazon navigated global supply constraints for EVs and low-carbon fuels.
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DAC purchases, LEAF Coalition, and ABACUS-labelled nature-based removals Amazon's carbon neutralization focuses on three priorities: reducing deforestation (co-founded LEAF Coalition in 2021), advancing nature-based removals (contributed to development of Verra's ABACUS label for high-quality restoration credits in 2024), and scaling up Direct Air Capture (DAC) by investing in and committing to purchase carbon removal credits from DAC technology. Approach detailed in Carbon Neutralization Methodology; prioritizes reductions in value chain before neutralization outside it.
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